About Us

From our luxury accomodations to our waterfront location and rentals, everything about The Barn is designed to meet your unique requirements for the perfect getaway or event. You dream it up—we’ll make it happen for you.

Meet Our Team

Shelly Gary

Shelly Gary

Lead Wedding Planner

My name is Shelly Gary, born and raised in California. I spent a lot of my life in the state of Washington. I met my husband seventeen years ago and his hometown is here in Alabama. We live close to the Barn Smith Lake and absolutely love it. 

I have been in the hospitality business my entire life. I consider myself a people person. I love to meet people from all over the country and help plan weddings. Weddings can be extremely stressful, so I enjoy creating a less stressful and less difficult process for couples and families from start to finish.
 
Having coordinated or planned the last 200 plus weddings, I am passionate and driven to provide the best service and experience for all who enter our property. 

Brittany Walser

Director of Operations and Wedding Planner

Ben Gary

Maintenance Chief